[First lines of the series]
How do you say "We're so happy to see you" in-- What is the language there? Afghanistanish?
Uh, it's Pashto. And I only know a few phrases.
Like?
[Riley speaks Pashto language.]
Which means?
Please, god. Get me out of here.
So you can say that and not "We're so glad you're here!"?
Lizzie, the whole time I served in Afghanistan, I never heard anyone say, "We're so glad you're here!". We should've brought him a welcome gift. When I went back for my second tour, he was waiting for me on the tarmac with a pot of pacha.
Ooh, is that something you eat or smoke?
It's a traditional Afghan breakfast soup made of sheep's hooves.
Seriously?
I know, it sounds more like a lunch food, doesn't it? Al's mom used to make it for us.
Aw. Are you gonna cry when you see him?
Marines don't cry, Lizzie.
They don't, huh?
No. Those babies in the Air Force cry when their sunglasses get smudged. There he is, there he is. Al, over here!
Hi. Oh, my friend. I'm so happy to see you.
I was worried you weren't gonna make it.
Me, too. But you found a way.
Hi, Al.
Lizzie. It is so good to finally meet you.
Thank you for keeping my brother safe. Oh, thank you!
Oh, look at this. Today, we are all in the Air Force.
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